A 22 year old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries from a machete – he continues to make a steady recover.

Thanks to information received from members of the public, following a police appeal, two 16 year old lads were arrested at separate addresses in Bartley Green this morning (Friday 5th May). Both teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of wounding.

West Midlands Police continue to appeal for information on this and other incidents.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the investigation team on 101.